By Blen Tilahun It was only 2 decades ago that the world was worried that Ethiopia could end-up in a chaotic disintegration and lawlessness of seen in Yugoslavia and Somalia. Just 10 years ago, many were skeptic of Ethiopia’s development…

By Bayelegne Yirgu Dec. 17, 2012 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world. When it is completed it will generate 6000 mega watts of electricity. Now and then, we see…

Addis Ababa, November 16, 2012 — (WIC) — The International Panel of Experts (IPoE) that assesses the impact of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on downstream countries will hold its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa later this month. The…

By Merga Yonas Nov. 10, 2012 A new book titled “Nile River Basin: Water, Agriculture, Governance and Livelihoods” argues that the risk of a water war is secondary, saying that the poor should have a fair and easy access to…

Addis Ababa, Nov. 09, 2012 — Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan have agreed to resume jointly working on organizing sustainable management, utilization and development of the Nile waters under the Eastern Nile Basin. The agreement was reached after water Ministers and…

National Council for Grand Renaissance Dam Holds its 3rd Regular Meeting Addis Ababa, October 31, 2012 – (WIC) – The National Council in charge of mobilizing the public for construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam said 4 billion Birr…

Ethiopia has been working harder than ever to build Africa’s largest dam for the past couple of years. The project is on schedule to be completed by 2017. Will this Meles Zenawi’s dream of building such a huge dam be…